Flow Trader (Senior Trader)

Crypto; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance with dependents

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid or remote work

Internal mobility program

Crypto.com visa card

Job summary

Crypto.com is seeking a quantitative trader to execute and manage the continuous flow of orders across crypto spot and derivatives, ensuring efficient pricing and order fulfillment. You will manage real-time risk, price trades, and analyze performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires several years in trading or market-making with strong Python and data-pipeline skills, plus collaboration with dev teams on trading systems and risk infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Quantitative degree from a top global university.
• Several years in a trading or market-making role, ideally within digital assets/FX/equities.
• Strong data analysis and model-building abilities.
• Proficiency in Python and real-time data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage continuous order flow across spot and derivatives in crypto markets.
• Manage real-time inventory and risk exposure during trading day.
• Price and execute trades across spot, perpetual swaps, and options.
• Analyze P&L, fill rates, spreads, and microstructure to optimize performance.
• Evaluate token listings and project lifecycles end to end.
• Monitor market developments affecting trading flow, volatility, and inventory.
• Collaborate with development teams on trading tools and risk infrastructure.
• Contribute to the full SDLC of trading tools from concept to post-launch.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

Trading systems

APIs

Real-time data pipelines

Job description

The Quant Trading team is responsible for trading and managing risks associated with different crypto products, including spots and derivatives. The team develops and implements trading strategies in fast‑paced and complex trading environments.

Role

Execute and manage the continuous flow of orders originating from client and platform trading activity across crypto spot and derivatives markets, ensuring efficient pricing and smooth order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Manage real‑time inventory and risk exposure arising from incoming order flow throughout the trading day
• Price and execute trades across a wide range of crypto instruments including spot pairs, perpetual swaps, and options
• Analyze trading performance metrics including P&L attribution, fill rates, spread capture, and market microstructure patterns to identify areas for improvement and optimization
• Evaluate and monitor new token listings and project lifecycles end to end
• Track the evolving landscape of new crypto projects, protocol upgrades, and ecosystem developments to proactively assess their impact on trading flow, volatility, and inventory management
• Collaborate closely with development teams on the design, testing, and deployment of new trading systems, execution tools, and risk management infrastructure
• Participate in the full software development life cycle of trading tools — from initial concept and specification through UAT testing, production rollout, and post‑launch performance monitoring
• Provide continuous feedback to the technology team on system reliability, latency, and functionality gaps to drive ongoing platform enhancements that improve execution quality and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline from a top global university
• Several years of experience in a trading or market‑making role, ideally within digital assets, FX, or equities, with a strong understanding of order flow dynamics and market microstructure
• Solid quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets, build models, and make data‑driven decisions under time pressure
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with experience working with trading systems, APIs, and real‑time data pipelines
• Strong risk awareness and the ability to manage multiple positions simultaneously while maintaining composure during periods of extreme market volatility
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate trading ideas and risk concerns clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including birthday and work anniversary
• Work flexibility adoption: flexi‑work hour and hybrid or remote set‑up
• Internal mobility program offering diverse career alternatives
• Crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Equal Opportunity Employer

Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

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